[Visit AREX Station]
by AREX monthly magazine
Let's explore attractions near AREX station with Spee and Nareu.
In this post, we will bring you to visit Yeontral Park in Yeonnam-dong
that begins at Hongik University Station Exit 3.
Banh Mi Phuong
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 12 mins]
A Vietnamese designer worked on the interior in order to revive the atmosphere of Hoi An, an old city in Vietnam. On the first floor, there is a counter where you can order take out for the Vietnamese drinks. You can enjoy coffee made from Vietnamese coffee beans such as coconut coffee and coffee with condensed milk.
The outdoor seats on 2F and 3F make you feel like you are traveling in Hoi An. As you can tell from the name of the restaurant, the representative menu is Banh mi, the Vietnamese sandwich. Besides that, Bun Xao, the Vietnamese rice noodles with minced meat and vegetables are also popular here.
[Information about Banh Mi Phuong]
1. Address : 20 Seongmisan-ro 29-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : 11:00~21:00 daily
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/banhmiphuong_official
4. Contact number : +82-2-3144-1898
Fluffy Doughnut
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 15 mins]
A place where you can eat cute doughnuts that can only be found in cartoon. There are nine types of doughnuts in different shapes and flavors being displayed nicely at the counter, so it is quite fun to choose the flavor that you like. Raspberry glazed doughnut, the signature menu that has been popular since its opening, has upgraded to Raspberry glazed & berry jam doughnut. Fluffy coffee, which has soft cream on top of the delicious latte and cute skewer doughnut that can be eaten in one bite, is popular because you can enjoy both the coffee and sweet doughnut at one time.
[Information about Fluffy Doughnut]
1. Address :163 Seongmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : 12:00~21:00 daily, Closed on Wednesdays
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/fluffy.doughnut
4. Contact number : +82-2-336-7065
Turn Down Service
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 11 mins]
It is a sensible space that combines a hand-crafted leather shop and cafe, and is located between Yeonnam-dong and Yeonhui-dong. Thanks to the unity of the interior design in warm wood tones, not only leather goods but the other artwork and items stand out too. Beverages and dessert are served in collaboration with Moritzplatz. The signature drink, Kernel Latte, boasts a soft yet savory taste with cream made from various nuts. They also serve other dessert such as basque cheesecake, pie and cookies that can go well with the drinks.
[Information about Turn Down Service]
1. Address : B1F, 7 Donggyo-ro 50-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : 12:00~22:30 daily
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/turndownservice_seoul
4. Contact number : 0507-1341-8605
Oneul Geudaewa
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 10 mins]
When you push through the big wooden door of this restaurant with nice atmosphere in Yeonnam-dong, many colorful objects will catch your attention. Especially, the hanging chandelier that touches the floor creates a classy feel. Ragu pasta, the signature menu, comes in tomato sauce with ground beef and pork. It has a great combination of taste from the meat and sourness of the tomato. If you like basil pesto, we recommend the pesto caprese.
[Information about Oneul Geudaewa]
1. Address : 262-13 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : 11:00~22:00 daily
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/oneulgeudaewa_yeonnam
4. Contact number : +82-2-333-1365
TEOT
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 7 mins]
Ixeridium gateau, Paprika chive scones, Seaweed fulvescens soy sauce scones... This is a cafe that serves experimental dessert that can only be found in fine dining. They use a mixture of unusual ingredients that makes you wonder if it is possible to create the taste, but if you take a bite, you will probably admire the harmonious flavor.
Thanks to the talented chef who used to be in charged of dessert at L'Impression, a 2-star Michelin restaurant, who created the recipes and made this a type of "food". The Mungyeong Omija Mojito, which contains omija and plum blossoms from Mungyeong, provides a refreshing spring flavor.
[Information about TEOT]
1. Address : 4 Donggyo-ro 41-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Thurs - Mon: 12:00~20:00
*Closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays
**Closed early if all items sold out
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/teot_dessert
4. Contact number : 070-8615-1214
Osteria Al Choc
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 7 mins]
It's an authentic Italian restaurant located at one of the alleys in Yeonnam-dong. Everything, from wine to food ingredients is from Italy. The steak, cooked in medium rare creates a moist texture, together with mashed potatoes and sliced cheese, allow you to enjoy the original flavor of the ingredients.
One of the recommended food here is the Truffle Gnocchi. Besides that, their Lasagna uses the Ragu sauce that has a different taste, and focaccia baked daily in the store has a strong olive scent and a moist texture.
[Information about Osteria Al Choc]
1. Address : 43 Seongmisan-ro 26-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Mon - Thurs: 17:30~23:00 / Fri - Sun: 12:00~23:00
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/al.choc
4. Contact number : +82-2-3142-1108
1989 Burger Stand
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 5 mins]
The Australian burger was reinterpreted to suit the taste of Koreans with the motto of "A properly made burger is not a fast food but a healthy food". They make their own patties and sauce. The signature menu is the 1989 Burger Stand which is the same as the name of the restaurant. One of the fun things at this restaurant is the Secret Menu. If you tell them the combination of ingredients that you want before visiting the restaurant, the chef can customized the food in a balanced manner. If the response is good, it will be officially released and named after the customer's name.
[Information about 1989 Burger Stand]
1. Address : 2F, 36 Yeonhui-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Closed on Mondays, Tues - Wed: 12:00~21:00 / Thurs - Fri: 12:00~22:00 (Break time 15:00~16:30) / Sat - Sun: 12:00~22:00 (Break time 15:00~16:00)
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/1989_burger_stand
4. Contact number : 0507-1498-7990
Butter Bakery
[Hongik University Station Exit 3 → Walk 4 mins]
It is a bakery shop that serves fresh premium dessert made by patissier from Tokyo Confectionery School. They have a variety of menu but among them, the Ang Butter has become the signature menu. The Ang Butter has savory and rich taste as well as a crispy texture, and is filled with lots of red bean paste and French gourmet butter in between the breads. You can dine in to enjoy the dessert here because it's only for take out. However, you can go to 2nd Butter Bakery (which is located in the next alley), to enjoy cakes and drinks.
[Information about Butter Bakery]
1. Address : 226 Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
2. Opening hours : Mon - Sat: 08:00~22:00, Sun: 09:00~22:00
3. Instagram : www.instagram.com/butterbakery.official
4. Contact number : +82-2-332-2642
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